If This Fireplace Could Talk
Recently while driving from Gainesville, Georgia, to Toccoa, Georgia , I noticed this old fireplace standing not too far off a newly paved highway. No doubt it had once warmed a family who gathered around…
The Promise of a Rose
I came home the other evening and discovered the Cherokee Rose bush in full bloom. Growing up my Mom had these along her fence line in the backyard. Seeing them in the late afternoon sunlight…
Back to England!
This photograph of one of the gardens at Windsor Castle was taken in the May of 2002.
Two Are Better
This photograph reminds me of my friend Rebecca, who is always helping others and always “sticking closer than a [sister].” Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes…
Remembering Peggy Bass
After my friend Peggy Bass went home to be with the Lord, I vowed to never look at common violets the same way. While I had spent time and energy trying to rid my yard…
Got Milk!
The other morning Cocoa Joy discovered my unattended cereal bowl and . . . .














